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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 160.85 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 160.85 and 88.97 is: 122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 160.85 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/160.85 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 160.85 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 14,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,310.24/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.69

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